LaCie Starck Mobile USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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Product Review

GHRI RATING:

3.6

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Pros

Durable

Comes with external USB cord

Cons

Large

Heavy

Software requires manual installation

Software is somewhat confusing

The LaCie drive has some very convenient features

The LaCie drive has some very convenient features — and some very inconvenient ones. The casing is durable, but also quite heavy. The drive is also rather large, but includes an external USB cord that wraps and unwraps neatly. The software does not autoload and is slightly confusing, but it offers advanced setup options and password protection. Plus, this drive certainly has its looks going for it; it was designed by famous product designer and starchitect Philippe Starck. lacie.com.Capacity: 500GBManufacturers Warranty: 2 years

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